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- proper noun informal The
Tamil film industry located in Kodambakkam inChennai SouthernIndia .
Etymologies
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Examples
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Similar terms exist to describe other regional filmmaking zones in the nation -- e.g. the term Kollywood is often used to describe the
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The tactic worked in 2004, when a similar goodwill exchange to Chennai, which is home to the cottage film industry known as Kollywood, resulted in about a dozen low-budget productions traveling to Ireland to film scenes.
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For clarification's sake, though (it really doesn't make a huge difference ...) this movie is part of Kollywood, which is an industry separate from
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This industry is, unsurprisingly, called Kollywood (portmanteau of Kodambakkam and Hollywood).
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And I am told that Tamil Nadu has a vibrant film industry, apparently known as "Kollywood".
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But anyway, around here, there is "Kollywood" and it's known for making technically superior films and I'm pleased to note that ... some of them have been shot in Australia.
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There is a small film industry, nicknamed "Kollywood".
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Ayan movie of 'Kollywood' is directed by cinematographer K.V. Anand starring youngsters heartthrob Surya & Tamanna and Prabhu Ganesan in the lead roles.
Kottu 2009
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Robert Ambrogi, LegalBlog Watch; "Sivakasi"] * Or in this case more accurately "Kollywood" - see comments.
Overlawyered 2009
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Kollywood, please keep your hands of classic horror.
'The Howling' remake: So is the werewolf craze a go? | EW.com 2009
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